John Njiraini

For the region, it is becoming increasingly critical to adopt modern plant science solutions and embrace the use of innovation.

Lack of demand for pesticide free food and a limited understanding of these natural solutions, particularly among small-scale growers, have hindered pheromone growth.

Smallholder farmers learn about and increase their use of pesticides, providing opportunities for manufacturers and distributors.

For sub-Saharan Africa, experts believe the problem of invasive species is bound to get worse.

The African Union originally banned genetically modified crops, but concerns about food security and invasive pests have Kenya rethinking policy.

Although loyal to the world’s most popular herbicide, Africa often mirrors the West.

Tom Mason provides answers as the President of BioProtection Global, a federation of regional associations representing biocontrols around the world.

Genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and products soon will be allowed in Kenya, where a ban on the technology has…

In 2012 Kenya imposed a blanket ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Eight years later the country is on the…

BASF is implementing an ambitious strategy in Africa, driven by local presence as it pursues growth in the continent. In…

Farmers in Africa are on the cusp of benefiting from cutting-edge innovations that will catapult growth of the agricultural sector…

The agrichemcials industry in Kenya is up in arms over a decision by the government to impose a 16% value-added…

Governments in East Africa are renewing efforts to revive the ailing pyrethrum subsector in order to bring back the bloom…

Farmers in East Africa are set to benefit from a wide range of zero-residue biopesticides that will help to increase…